Digested week: Don’t worry about the plague, go and read some Anne Carson The world may be going to hell in a handcart, but at least now I get to say I know a Nobel prize winner The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in Gaza The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay roasts Trump after winning award: ‘If you clap more I might share it with him’ Trump has long coveted the prize and heaped pressure on the committee to award it to him The Independent UK · Oct 9
What is the International Criminal Court? South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize has been a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC was established in 2002 to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and the crime of aggression when member states are unwilling or… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to woman who found Israel committed genocide in Gaza THE Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a former UN human rights chief who led an investigation which concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 9
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Who is Indian origin South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay? Navanethem Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her human rights advocacy. Her career includes landmark cases and roles in international criminal tribunals. Pillay served as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014. She has co-founded organizations that promote equality and women's… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Navi Pillay Awarded Nobel: South African jurist wins 2026 Peace Prize Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian Tamil origin, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Her recognition honours a career spanning decades in which she challenged racial discrimination, defended human rights and helped strengthen international legal institutions. The Times of India · Oct 9
South Africa's Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Former UN human rights chief and International Court of Justice judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her contributions to international law, the Nobel jury announced on Friday. The Nobel committee denied it was taking a stance on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza… France 24 · Oct 9
US imposes sanctions on ICC, hours after former judge Pillay wins Nobel peace prize – as it happened The ICC’s deputy prosecutor condemned the sanctions and said they would not halt the tribunal’s work The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway as prediction markets heat up Last year, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize The Independent UK · Oct 9
Trump Declares 'No One Deserves' Nobel Peace Prize More Than Him as Seven-Month Iran War Rages Donald Trump has again said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, despite an unresolved war with Iran and analysts' assessment that his chances of winning are low. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to poet and essayist Anne Carson The 76-year-old draws on themes and stories from ancient Greek and Roman literature The Independent UK · Oct 8
Who is Anne Carson, the Canadian author who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature? Anne Carson has received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive body of work. She merges classical traditions with contemporary literature, creating new literary forms. Carson's career includes prominent books like Autobiography of Red and The Beauty of the Husband. Her achievements have earned her various prestigious awards… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Franco-Japanese duo Kagan and Soai win 2026 Nobel Prize in chemistry The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded on Wednesday to French scientist Henri B. Kagan and Japan’s Kenso Soai for unravelling the mystery of why only one of two forms of certain molecules occurs in nature. Radio France Internationale · Oct 7
The Economic Times · Oct 7 Nobel Prize 2026 in Chemistry: Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai help solve mystery of molecular asymmetry The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai. Their work focuses on non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, explaining the origin of homochirality in living organisms. Kagan's methods enhance the production of specific molecular forms significant…
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Who could beat Trump to the Nobel Peace Prize this year? IN FOCUS : Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year
The Independent UK · Oct 7 OpenAI says its artificial intelligence just solved some of maths’ hardest problems – but it is controversial Mathematicians have criticised ChatGPT maker over its work in the field, and the ways it has chosen to announce them
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Nobel Prize in Chemistry given to scientists who solved ‘mirror image’ mystery The scientists ‘have provided a solution to a chemical mystery that is over a century old’
France 24 · Oct 7 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to France's Henri Kagan, Japan's Kenso Soai Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for solving a 100-year-old chemical mystery, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday. Nobel Prize recipients receive a prize of 12 million Swedish kronor (about $1.2 million).
The Economic Times · Oct 7 Nobel Prize 2026 in Chemistry awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their important discoveries. They were recognized for explaining chirality in chemical reactions and the amplification of mirror-image forms. Notably, this prize follows the recent awards in Medicine and Physics. The Nobel Prize has a rich…
The Economic Times · Oct 7 Nobel Peace Prize haunted by the 'spectre' of Trump Donald Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize continues, despite minimal chances of being awarded. The Norwegian Nobel Committee faces scrutiny in choosing this year's laureate amidst Trump's actions and policies. While some speculate the prize may go to humanitarian efforts, others suggest a more controversial choice could emerge. The…
Medical Daily · Oct 6 Nobel Prize for Optogenetics Spotlights Depression and Parkinson's Research in Mice, but No Approved Human Treatment Exists The 2026 Nobel Prize honors optogenetics. Here is what the brain research means for depression and Parkinson's patients, and what it does not.
International Business Times UK · Oct 6 Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Dream on the Line: Who Decides the Winner and Can He Actually Win? Trump's chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize are reportedly low, but experts warn his influence could still shape the 2026 race. Find out who decides the winner.
The Economic Times · Oct 6 2026 Nobel Prize: Who is Francis Halzen and what is the IceCube Observatory? Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work with the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. His contributions helped in the discovery of high-energy neutrinos from astrophysical sources. Halzen, a prominent physicist, is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The IceCube Observatory has played a crucial role…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Nobel body eyes those building peace in shifting world order, secretary says The Nobel Peace Prize committee is monitoring the evolving international landscape and related developments impacting global cooperation. As it prepares for this year's announcement, the committee is considering candidates that align with Alfred Nobel's principles. The ongoing upheaval does not diminish the pool of nominees but raises concerns about future…